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French Open 2023: Alongside upsets, geopolitics infiltrate Parisian clay court major
On the side of upsets and thrilling tennis, geopolitics has dominated the French Open in Paris amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Novak Djokovic's stance on Kosovo.

French Open 2023: Ukraine's Elina Svitolina hails 'brave' Russian opponent Daria Kasatkina
Russia's Kasatkina has backed the decision by Ukraine players not to shake hands with Russian players or those from Belarus, a key military ally of Moscow.

Novak Djokovic dons mysterious Iron Man-like chip on chest: What is it and how does it help?
Novak Djokovic has long held controversial medicinal beliefs and raised eyebrows yet again at the French Open with a chip on his chest.

French Open 2023: Fishing helped Daniel Altmaier down Jannik Sinner in 5-hour 26-minute epic
Daniel Altmaier recorded his second win against a top-10 opponent with his first coming versus Matteo Berrettini in the 2020 French Open

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic blasts 'disrespectful' fans who 'love to boo everything'
Novak Djokovic, 36, a polarising figure in tennis, gave spectators a sarcastic round of applause and a thumbs-up.

French Open 2023: Ukraine's Elina Svitolina hails 'brave' Russian opponent Daria Kasatkina
Russia's Kasatkina has backed the decision by Ukraine players not to shake hands with Russian players or those from Belarus, a key military ally of Moscow.

French Open 2023: Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sabalenka reach last-16; Rublev, Pegula knocked out
Top-10 seeds Andrey Rublev and Jessica Pegula were bundled out of the French Open while Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka progressed easily.

French Open 2023: Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka refuses to attend press conference citing 'mental health and well-being'
Sabalenka said she “did not feel safe” after being quizzed about her stance on the Ukraine War the last time she spoke to reporters at the French Open.

Novak Djokovic dons mysterious Iron Man-like chip on chest: What is it and how does it help?
Novak Djokovic has long held controversial medicinal beliefs and raised eyebrows yet again at the French Open with a chip on his chest.

French Open 2023: Fishing helped Daniel Altmaier down Jannik Sinner in 5-hour 26-minute epic
Daniel Altmaier recorded his second win against a top-10 opponent with his first coming versus Matteo Berrettini in the 2020 French Open

French Open 2023: Teenager Mirra Andreeva sets sights on '25 Grand Slams' but doesn't fancy becoming a diva
Sixteen-year-old Andreeva made headlines on Thursday when she became the youngest player to reach the French Open last 32 since 2005.

French Open 2023: Altmaier wins marathon contest against Sinner as 16-year-old Andreeva reaches last 32
Germany’s Daniel Altmaier defeated Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner in a battle that lasted five hours and 26 minutes while Andreeva became just the seventh player under the age of 17 to make the third round in Paris.

French Open 2023: Tournament hopes AI can help players block death threats, social media hate
In a bid to try to protect athletes from online abuse at Roland Garros, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) is paying a company to provide players with software that uses AI to block the negative comments

French Open 2023: Alongside upsets, geopolitics infiltrate Parisian clay court major
On the side of upsets and thrilling tennis, geopolitics has dominated the French Open in Paris amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Novak Djokovic's stance on Kosovo.

French Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka refuses to answer questions about war in Ukraine
Aryna Sabalenka, a Belarusian tennis player seeded No. 2 at the French Open, declined to answer questions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after she won a match on Wednesday.

French Open 2023: Gael Monfils withdraws from the tournament due to wrist injury
Gael Monfils withdrew from the French Open on Wednesday with a wrist injury, handing second round opponent Holger Rune a free pass into the last 32.

French Open 2023: Still no women's matches in night sessions at Roland Garros
All four days of the 2023 French Open have witnessed men's singles matches played in the night session.

French Open 2023 Day 4 Recap: Novak Djokovic stands by Kosovo statement; Stan Wawrinka knocked out
Novak Djokovic was the biggest headline-maker on Day 4 of the French Open 2023 as he progressed to the third round of the tournament with a win over Marton Fucsovics

Novak Djokovic says 'it's what I stand for' in Kosovo 'heart of Serbia' row
Novak Djokovic defiantly insisted on Wednesday 'it's something I stand for' regarding the controversy over his explosive comments about Kosovo earlier this week at the French Open.

Kosovo seeks disciplinary proceedings against Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic
Kosovo's top Olympic body said Wednesday it had asked the International Olympic Committee to open disciplinary proceedings against Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic over his public statements on clashes in the country.

French Open 2023: Yuki Bhambri-Saketh Myneni enter 2nd round, Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden lose in opener
India's Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni notched up a straight-set win over France's Arthur Rinderknech and Enzo Couacaud to reach the second round at French Open.

French Open 2023: Djokovic eases into third round amid Kosovo controversy; Alcaraz sets up Shapovalov clash
Noval Djokovic defeated Hungarian Marton Fucsovics, while Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second-set blip to blow away Japan's Taro Daniel in the second round of French Open 2023.

'Political statements not banned', says ITF on Novak Djokovic's comment on Kosovo
Djokovic defended his message in comments to Serb media, saying that Kosovo is Serbia's "cradle, our stronghold".

French Open 2023: 'Mental strength of Navy SEAL needed to win title,' says Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas came agonisingly close to winning the French Open in 2021 when he surrendered a two-sets lead to lose in five to Novak Djokovic.